ESOL

ESOL courses are for people whose first language is not English. These courses aim to improve your speaking, reading and writing of English. We have courses for each ESOL level, from the entry levels to advanced level 2, which is the equivalent to GCSE or Cambridge Advanced level. Before starting any of these courses, you will be assessed here at the Global Skills Centre to accurately determine your level of English.

These are different levels that you can study for:

• First Steps in English - Entry Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life
• Moving on in English - Entry Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life
• Performing in English - Entry Level 3 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life
• Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life - Foundation equivalent
• Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life - GCSE level equivalent
• Performing in English - Entry Level 3 Certificate in ESOL for Work
• Level 1 Certificate in ESOL for Work - Foundation equivalent

Citizenship is included in all our Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 ESOL classes.

If you would like to speak to one of our advisors about our ESOL courses, please contact our Advice Team for further information on 020 3609 0606 or info@globalskillscentre.org

Syllabus structure

All learners will have their own negotiated learning plan, which will also be used to record and review their progress.

The courses have been designed so that there is a mixture of group work (with classmates), and individual work, with support from your tutor.

During lessons, you will take part in a variety of activities including conversation, role play, discussions, watching videos, listening to CDs, ‘pairwork’ and ‘groupwork’ and you will also be using Information Technology. The courses contents include topics that are familiar and relevant to you, and daily life in the UK. These topics will include: personal details and experiences, work, education and training, housing, family and friends, transport, weather, the buying of goods, leisure, and UK society and culture, etc.

You will also have regular reviews to monitor your progress.

Progression

The next level of ESOL, employment or onto another course.

Method of Assessment

The examinations are entirely externally assessed and therefore offer the opportunity of a fully quality-assured assessment.

Entry Requirements

You do not need any previous qualifications to join any of these classes. There are no restrictions on learner entries, and you can take an ESOL qualification course if you meet the following criteria:

• you are over 16 years of age
• you have left compulsory full-time education and do not have an up-to-date English qualification at level 2

Commencement

You can start at any time of the Year